The BV1010-TST is the BenchMixer XLQ — a dedicated QuEChERS-optimized variant of the BV1010 BenchMixer XL chassis at $3,679 ($49 premium over the standard BV1010 at $3,630). Optimized specifically for QuEChERS analytical chemistry sample-prep workflow — likely ships with QuEChERS-specific rack pre-installed and chassis tuned for QuEChERS protocol compliance (horizontal-orientation vortex, optimal speed for liquid-liquid extraction).
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific BV1010-TST brochure in available corpus. Specs sourced from universe label. Confirm BV1010-TST vs BV1010 distinction with Benchmark Scientific tech support — universe doesn't enumerate the QuEChERS-specific optimizations beyond the workflow-naming.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | BV1010-TST |
| Type | BenchMixer XLQ — dedicated QuEChERS-optimized vortex chassis |
| Workflow optimization | QuEChERS analytical chemistry sample-prep (pesticide / contaminant residue analysis) |
| Voltage | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (universal input) |
| List price | $3,679 |
BV1010-TST vs BV1010 — Dedicated vs General-Purpose
| Chassis design | QuEChERS-optimized | General-purpose multi-tube |
| Default rack | Likely QuEChERS-specific | 50×12mm general-purpose |
| QuEChERS workflow support | Native / optimized | Available via BV1010-50HQ rack accessory ($48) |
| List price | $3,679 | $3,630 |
| Premium for QuEChERS optimization | +$49 | — |
Pick the BV1010-TST when:
- Facility runs QuEChERS workflow as primary protocol — pesticide / contaminant residue analysis as the dominant sample-prep workflow
- Analytical chemistry / food testing / environmental analysis facility procurement
- QuEChERS protocol-compliance documentation matters for facility quality system
Pick the BV1010 ($3,630) + BV1010-50HQ accessory ($48) = $3,678 when QuEChERS is occasional / one of several workflows — virtually identical pricing to the TST chassis but with multi-format flexibility for non-QuEChERS workflows.
The $1 cost differential between TST chassis and (BV1010 + QuEChERS accessory) makes the procurement decision purely workflow-focus-based: facilities running QuEChERS exclusively benefit from dedicated chassis branding / optimization; facilities running mixed workflows benefit from the general-purpose chassis + accessory rack.
Application Profile
Pesticide / contaminant residue analysis — the canonical QuEChERS workflow.
Food testing facility procurement — pesticide / contaminant analysis in food samples.
Environmental analytical chemistry — pesticide / contaminant analysis in water / soil samples.
Pharmaceutical / contaminant analysis — drug-product impurity analysis using QuEChERS protocol.
Multi-investigator analytical chemistry facility — facility-scale QuEChERS sample-prep procurement.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development for QuEChERS-based analytical methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BV1010-TST optimized for? QuEChERS analytical-chemistry sample prep — pesticide and contaminant residue analysis.
How does it differ from the standard BV1010? It is the dedicated QuEChERS-optimized chassis at $3,679, versus the general-purpose BV1010 at $3,630 (which can add the BV1010-50HQ QuEChERS rack for $48).
Should I buy the dedicated chassis or the general-purpose one plus rack? Pricing is nearly identical (about $1 difference); pick the dedicated XLQ if QuEChERS is your primary protocol, or the BV1010 + rack for multi-format flexibility.
What voltage does it use? Universal 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm BV1010-TST vs BV1010 distinction with Benchmark Scientific tech support — universe label doesn't fully enumerate the dedicated chassis's QuEChERS-specific optimizations.
Confirm voltage and plug type.
Pair with QuEChERS sample-prep reagent kits (sourced separately).
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended QuEChERS workflow context, distinction from BV1010 general-purpose chassis, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
BV1010 chassis decision — dedicated vs general-purpose:
- BV1010-TST (this product) — BenchMixer XLQ dedicated QuEChERS ($3,679)
- BV1010 — BenchMixer XL general-purpose ($3,630) + BV1010-50HQ QuEChERS rack ($48) = $3,678
Pick the dedicated XLQ for QuEChERS-focused facility procurement; sister general-purpose chassis + QuEChERS rack accessory delivers virtually identical pricing with multi-format flexibility for non-QuEChERS workflows.
